University of San Diego
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofit · 5,671 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $15,586 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $17,441 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $19,557 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $27,012 |
| Over $110,000 | $46,989 |
| All incomes (average) | $30,365 |
Sticker tuition: $59,486 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 52%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 21%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 84%
- Freshman retention
- 91%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $86,522
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,940
- International undergrads
- 408 (7.1%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business40%
Biology & Life Sciences12%
Social Sciences9%
Engineering8%
Psychology7%
Communications & Media6%
Computer Science4%
Environmental Studies3%
Architecture2%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
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